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Senate roll call 332 · 96th Congress · Oct 4, 1979

To amend S. 1308 by making the energy mobilization board a full time board and to reduce the power of the chairman. See note(s) 18

On Oct 4, 1979, the Senate voted 43–50 (S 1308). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–28, Republicans 16–21, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 43 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
43
No
50
Did not vote
8
Date
Oct 4, 1979

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 28 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 21 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 1308 by making the energy…: Senate Vote, Oct 4, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-332/to-amend-s-1308-by-making-the-energy-mobilization (accessed 2026-10-17).